In addition to college lectures, exams, and projects as a sophomore at the University of Alabama, Abbie Powell, a 2017 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, is part of a national level mock trial team competing around the nation. For more see the February 21 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.

Initially believing children may have been trapped in a burning mobile home, the Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD) reported to a fire off Rankin Avenue on February 18. All occupants of the home were out and safe, said DVD Chief Norman Hatfield, except for a family pet that could not be rescued. For more see…

Veterans at the VA Hospital in Murfreesboro are greatly in need of new plain white T-shirts and bottled water. VFW Post 5772 and American Legion Post 190 in Dunlap are spearheading a drive and asking for support from the community. Shirt sizes needed are L-2X, crew neck or V-neck. Donated items can be dropped off at the Dunlap Police Department or Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Department until Friday, November 2. T41S42

A benefit country breakfast for Shirl Wooden will be served Saturday, November 3 at the Dill School Community Center, beginning at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will go toward Wooden’s medical expenses. Everyone is welcome. BT44

A benefit for Carrie Powell Rodgers will be held Sunday, November 4 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Sequatchie County Rescue Squad. Rodgers, born and raised in the Sequatchie Valley and a 2001 graduate of Sequatchie County High School, was recently diagnosed with kidney failure and is awaiting surgery. There will be chili dogs, chips, drink and dessert served for $7 a plate. A silent auction is also planned, as well as baked goods for sale. For more information, contact Maggie Mitchell at (423) 800-3836 or Carolyn Powell at (423) 326-7953.TS43

Pikeville church of Christ, located on Main Street in Pikeville, will hold a gospel meeting November 4-8 at 7:00 p.m. each evening with guest speaker Jack James from the Rossville, Georgia congregation. Lesson topics will include: Love’s Greatest Gift, Love Radically, Grow Intentionally, Serve Faithfully, Worship Joyfully, and Share Boldly. Everyone is invited to attend. BT43S44

Landmark Pentecostal Church holds services on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on Wednesday nights at 6:30. The church is located at 6808 Hwy. 28 in Dunlap. Pastor Matt Henderson and the church invite everyone to attend. Their website is www.thelandmarkpentecostalchurch.com. For more information, call 949-5000. TS45